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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other name did Twain use to refer to Brannan's palace?
(a) The hut.
(b) The shack.
(c) The bungalow.
(d) The cabin.

2. Where was Twain during a lapse in his correspondence, as he explained in chapter 12?
(a) Lanai.
(b) Kahoolawe.
(c) Oahu.
(d) Maui.

3. How did Twain react to Kailua?
(a) He was impressed with it.
(b) He was amused by it.
(c) He was not impressed with it.
(d) He was confused by it.

4. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?
(a) He thought it was a worthwhile cause.
(b) He thought it was a lost cause.
(c) He thought it could only be done under the right circumstances.
(d) He thought it should have been done a long time ago.

5. What helped Liholiho defy the rules of men and women dining together?
(a) Confusion.
(b) An advisor.
(c) An old story.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Twain's letter in chapter 17, why was Staley not allowed to officiate the funeral ceremonies for the princess?

2. What position did Twain's principal interview subject, John S. Thomas, have aboard the Hornet?

3. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?

4. Which island was the captain of the burned Hornet hopeful of reaching?

5. What card game did Twain play with the sailors in chapter 2?

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